en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/646381 Comments by jspen http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Southbound-I-380-Camera-Could-Be-Live-by-Mid-October-104107459.html#IDComment101775958 Obviously from the number of arrests reported, the camera's show that people are speeding way over the limit. I'm not in favor of Big Brother watching our every move, but in this case, the camera's should make people slow down to a safe speed and that will result in safer highways. Either drive the limit or pay the price. Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:38:19 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Southbound-I-380-Camera-Could-Be-Live-by-Mid-October-104107459.html#IDComment101775958 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/09/14/federal-investigators-say-iowa-egg-company-knew-about-salmonella#IDComment98785736 Of course, Wright egg company knew about the salmonella for years and nothing was done, mainly because the USDA is a total joke and has been for years. Do they really expect companies to report infractions when they're self regulating? Same thing with the beef industry. I think Wright egg should be shut down, cleaned up, and Jack DeCoster should either go to jail or be booted out the door.. Best of all, do away entirely with the factory farm and return to the old methods. Read "Fast Food Nation" for an eye opening account of chicken, pork, and beef factory farming. I promise you won't eat beef or chicken for months after reading it. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:24:31 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/09/14/federal-investigators-say-iowa-egg-company-knew-about-salmonella#IDComment98785736 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/09/14/loebsack-miller-meeks-tangle-over-social-security-after-forum#IDComment98733636 It's no wonder that MM is backtracking on privatizing social security after all the heat came down on her about her McMansion and her excessive lifestyle. She's pandering to the public and it's a shame if she ever got into office she would try to run thru privatizing social security. She's out of touch with hard working people who depend upon social security after they retire after a life time of paying into the system, unlike her, who obviously has lots and lots of money in the bank and doesn't have to depend upon social security in her old age. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:04:05 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/09/14/loebsack-miller-meeks-tangle-over-social-security-after-forum#IDComment98733636 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/09/04/pole-dancing-studio-opening-in-cedar-rapids#IDComment97142307 Do we really need a pole dancing studio? Women are becoming sexually objectified in our society at alarming rates in recent years. How about if women start using their minds, instead of their bodies? Sun, 5 Sep 2010 15:01:18 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/09/04/pole-dancing-studio-opening-in-cedar-rapids#IDComment97142307 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/02/few-takers-so-far-for-backyard-permits-in-cedar-rapids#IDComment96606601 Iowa City's proposed ordinance will allow homeowners to veto neighbors getting chickens if they don't want them to. Obviously, neighbors in Cedar Rapids don't have this choice. . Also, how is it possible for the chicken odor not to go out of the boundaries of their yard?. The main reason I'm opposed to the ordinance is because I have lived next to neighbors who have dogs who let them live in filth, and tie them up outside 24/7. I cringe at the idea of abusive dog owners being allowed to raise chickens in their backyard. Ten feet from the property line is not much distance either, how about 100 feet? Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:38:40 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/02/few-takers-so-far-for-backyard-permits-in-cedar-rapids#IDComment96606601 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/02/few-takers-so-far-for-backyard-permits-in-cedar-rapids#IDComment96605350 High speed chases are never a good idea, especially when going 80 in town. Luckily, no one was injured. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:31:00 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/02/few-takers-so-far-for-backyard-permits-in-cedar-rapids#IDComment96605350 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/08/30/cedar-rapids-flood-group-to-picket-culver-fundraiser#IDComment95991028 Great to see these Cedar Rapids residents speak up and confront Culver about the problems in their neighborhood. Perhaps Culver will have a change of mind when he gets to his fundraiser and sees lots of media coverage. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:55:38 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/08/30/cedar-rapids-flood-group-to-picket-culver-fundraiser#IDComment95991028 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/27/man-claims-he-was-shot-in-leg-then-walks-six-blocks#IDComment95586092 That's one tough dude! Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:47:25 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/27/man-claims-he-was-shot-in-leg-then-walks-six-blocks#IDComment95586092 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/27/newest-i-380-speed-camera-goes-live-at-midnight#IDComment95585554 I'm not a fan of Big Brother, but if the camera's can slow people down to a safe speed limit, they will have served their purpose. I have no mercy for people who go over the limit and put themselves and others at danger. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:42:42 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/27/newest-i-380-speed-camera-goes-live-at-midnight#IDComment95585554 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/08/26/family-dog-finds-missing-2-year-old-boy-in-dubuque-county-corn-field#IDComment95457875 Can we get a picture of the dog? Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:29:36 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/08/26/family-dog-finds-missing-2-year-old-boy-in-dubuque-county-corn-field#IDComment95457875 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/08/25/eggs-from-tainted-hens-could-still-be-headed-to-a-table-near-you#IDComment95192842 For those of us who have ever contemplated turning vegetarian, it seems like a very opportune time to do so. And don't tell me the FDA can't pass a law whereby the chickens already infected with salmonella or other viruses cannot be killed. That's insanity! For those of you who want to know what really goes on behind the doors of factory farms, pick up a copy of "Fast Food Nation". It's available either at the library or at bookstores. It's a real eye opener. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:48:26 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/08/25/eggs-from-tainted-hens-could-still-be-headed-to-a-table-near-you#IDComment95192842 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/25/johnson-county-moving-ahead-on-property-rules#IDComment95171779 I'm sure the city can find the money in their budget to hire another housing inspector to insure that properties are up to code. These new provisions should have been implemented years ago. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:58:49 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/25/johnson-county-moving-ahead-on-property-rules#IDComment95171779 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/08/24/could-a-vaccine-prevent-future-salmonella-outbreaks#IDComment95127553 The only sure way to get rid of salmonella and other outbreaks is to do away with factory farming and return to the old methods of raising livestock and chickens. Vaccines are just another layer of so called preventive measures to prevent illness along with hormone treatment for rapid growth, various other antibiotics, and a sundry of other medicines which are unsafe and detrimental to our health. But, I'm sure the factory farm will not be going away anytime soon, so the alternative is to turn vegetarian or take your chances with the food that is being produced in factory animal prisons. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:21:36 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/08/24/could-a-vaccine-prevent-future-salmonella-outbreaks#IDComment95127553 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/24/trial-starts-for-iowa-city-woman-accussed-in-obama-student-loan-records-case#IDComment95031277 Do they have any spell checkers? Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:11:43 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/24/trial-starts-for-iowa-city-woman-accussed-in-obama-student-loan-records-case#IDComment95031277 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/24/ui-officials-taking-steps-with-new-tailgating-rules-to-prevent-jail-overcrowding#IDComment94948284 That's exactly what I have always liked and respected about Sheriff Pulkrabek, he has a lot of common horse sense. In other words, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:21:32 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/24/ui-officials-taking-steps-with-new-tailgating-rules-to-prevent-jail-overcrowding#IDComment94948284 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/10/ui-professor-injured-in-car-explosion#IDComment92008885 The nutty professor should have kept a better eye on his helper. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:08:00 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/10/ui-professor-injured-in-car-explosion#IDComment92008885 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/03/man-urinates-on-iowa-city-police-station-walls-after-arrest#IDComment90627871 I wonder who cleaned it up? Tue, 3 Aug 2010 17:38:23 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/03/man-urinates-on-iowa-city-police-station-walls-after-arrest#IDComment90627871 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/07/28/woman-to-claim-insanity-in-iowa-embezzlement-trial#IDComment89365602 A woman who is capable of embezzling 6 million dollars is not insane, she's a diabolical genius. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:16:12 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/07/28/woman-to-claim-insanity-in-iowa-embezzlement-trial#IDComment89365602 http://gazetteonline.com/opinion/editorial/2010/07/21/pets-at-the-market#IDComment88540106 Why do dogs have to accompany their owners everywhere they go now? Frankly, I'm tired of this trend and wish people would keep their dogs at home where they belong. Since when do dogs have to be considered family members now, they're JUST dogs, get over it. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:27:29 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/opinion/editorial/2010/07/21/pets-at-the-market#IDComment88540106 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/21/cedar-rapids-man-convicted-of-domestic-abuse-pleads-guilty-to-gun-charge#IDComment87941271 Scary individual with easy access to guns. This is exactly why we need common sense gun control laws. Scarier yet are the people who can carry concealed weapons legally. These people are the ones I'm concerned about, they could go off at any moment, any time and any place. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:39:54 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/21/cedar-rapids-man-convicted-of-domestic-abuse-pleads-guilty-to-gun-charge#IDComment87941271